NESCA Founded by Ann Helmus, NESCA is one of the most well respected and recognized pediatric neuropsychology and integrative treatment practices in New England.

We’re collaborative—We believe that together, we achieve better answers for children and families. We care, deeply—We’re a values-driven organization. We chose our profession because we enjoy helping children and families. We have high expectations for ourselves. We build relationships—We help children build connections with parents, siblings, teachers, peers and the greater community. We’re inves

ted in the success of children and families. We’re real and relatable. We support each other and our collective mission as NESCA. We are curious, lifelong learners—We learn from each other, openly sharing our experience and ideas and inviting those of our broader professional community. We’re not afraid to ask questions. We’re creative problem solvers—We’re flexible, not formulaic, in how we approach a situation. We act as detectives, embracing complexity, looking at the data beyond the data, leveraging a broad array of unique tools and strategies to deliver an approach to evaluation, coaching, consultation and treatment that’s personalized. We look for the good in every child, unearthing strengths and identifying the services, tools and coaching to accommodate limitations while enhancing strengths.

Hearing loss is often thought of as an issue with the ear itself, but its impact extends far beyond hearing. From langua...
06/01/2026

Hearing loss is often thought of as an issue with the ear itself, but its impact extends far beyond hearing. From language and learning to attention and social development, hearing plays a vital role in how children grow and thrive. Discover the connection between hearing loss and neuropsychological development in our latest blog.

Read and learn more: https://nesca-newton.com/hearing-loss-and-neuropsychological-development/

When it comes to speech and language support, families are often surprised to learn that school-based and private servic...
05/27/2026

When it comes to speech and language support, families are often surprised to learn that school-based and private services have different purposes – both playing an important role in a child’s progress in different areas.

In our latest blog, NESCA Speech-Language Pathologist Olivia Rogers, CCC-SLP, breaks down the key differences between private and school-based therapy services, what families should know about eligibility and goals, and how private and school teams can work together to support an individual’s success.

Read more here: https://nesca-newton.com/school-speech-language-services-vs-private-speech-language-services/

To learn more about NESCA's Speech and Language Services, contact Olivia Rogers at: [email protected].

If your child is struggling at school, emotionally overwhelmed, or having a harder time than expected, it can be difficu...
05/26/2026

If your child is struggling at school, emotionally overwhelmed, or having a harder time than expected, it can be difficult to know when to “wait and see” and when to seek answers and support.

NESCA’s Pediatric Neuropsychologist Dr. Rebecca Dautoff explores how getting answers can help families move forward with clarity and confidence.

Read more here: https://nesca-newton.com/when-in-doubt-check-it-out/

Help young people build the knowledge, confidence, and self-advocacy skills they deserve.NESCA’s Sexual Health Coaching ...
05/22/2026

Help young people build the knowledge, confidence, and self-advocacy skills they deserve.

NESCA’s Sexual Health Coaching & Group Classes support adolescents and young adults in understanding their bodies, relationships, identity, boundaries, and sexual health in a respectful, developmentally appropriate way.

Because sexual health is health, and everyone deserves access to accurate, supportive education.

Visit www.nesca-newton.com/sexual-education-disability/ for more information about NESCA’s Sexual Health Education Services.

Contact NESCA Transition Specialist Sarah LaFerriere at [email protected] to get started.

Reading comprehension is about so much more than decoding words; it’s about understanding meaning. In her recent blog, N...
05/22/2026

Reading comprehension is about so much more than decoding words; it’s about understanding meaning. In her recent blog, NESCA’s Speech-Language Pathologist Olivia Rogers, CCC-SLP, explores why language skills are foundational to strong reading comprehension and how SLPs play a key role in helping students make sense of what they read. 📚

To learn more, visit:

By Olivia Rogers, MA, CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, NESCA When people think about reading support, they often think of phonics or decoding. While decoding is essential, it is only one piece...

A neuropsychological evaluation can provide valuable answers, but understanding what to do next is just as important. Fr...
05/19/2026

A neuropsychological evaluation can provide valuable answers, but understanding what to do next is just as important.

From school supports and accommodations to therapies, services, and long-term planning, taking the next steps can sometimes feel overwhelming for families. Get practical guidance for turning evaluation results into meaningful support and action here: https://nesca-newton.com/navigating-life-after-a-neuropsychological-evaluation-what-comes-next/

💰 Did you know you may already have tax-free dollars set aside to help cover the cost of a neuropsychological evaluation...
05/14/2026

💰 Did you know you may already have tax-free dollars set aside to help cover the cost of a neuropsychological evaluation or other services at NESCA?

Many families have unused HSA/FSA funds available. In fact, the average person has thousands of dollars sitting in these accounts without realizing how to access or use them. NESCA helps make those benefits visible, understandable, and easier to use.

⚡ With NESCA’s payment tools and supports, we help simplify the process so you can focus on getting answers for your family – not navigating paperwork.

✔ Use money you’ve already earned
✔ Pay with tax-free healthcare dollars
✔ Reduce financial stress while accessing the services your family needs

Learn more at: https://nesca-newton.com/payment/ or by completing our Inquiry/Intake Form at www.nesca-newton.com/intake.

Reading is about so much more than sounding out words. 📚 Learn about Scarborough’s Reading Rope and how language compreh...
05/13/2026

Reading is about so much more than sounding out words. 📚 Learn about Scarborough’s Reading Rope and how language comprehension and word recognition work together to build strong, confident readers – and why supporting both is essential for literacy success.💡

Read here to learn more: https://nesca-newton.com/literacy-language-intertwined-systems-through-the-lens-of-scarboroughs-reading-rope/

Explore NESCA’s Speech and Language Services further by completing our Inquiry/Intake Form.

Teaching consent is an essential part of helping teens with autism build safe, healthy, and respectful relationships. Ex...
05/11/2026

Teaching consent is an essential part of helping teens with autism build safe, healthy, and respectful relationships. Explore practical ways parents and professionals can support conversations around boundaries, communication, body autonomy, and understanding both verbal and nonverbal cues with clarity, compassion, and direct instruction: https://nesca-newton.com/how-to-teach-consent-to-teens-with-autism-a-guide-for-parents-and-professionals/

If you are struggling to have these conversations, NESCA can help with Sexual Health Education classes. For more information about these services, complete out Inquiry/Intake Form at: www.nesca-newton.com/intake.

Join NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist Luisa Hernandez Medellin, Psy.D., and Isabella Sacchi, M.S., on May 19 for AAPdN'...
05/06/2026

Join NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist Luisa Hernandez Medellin, Psy.D., and Isabella Sacchi, M.S., on May 19 for AAPdN's May Journal Club, discussing "Interpreter-mediated neuropsychological assessment: Clinical considerations and recommendations from the European Consortium on Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology (ECCroN)."

To register, visit: https://www.theaapdn.org/event-6664709?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/4/2026

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